28 h. ago Councillors flag fears with Department of Justice over government scrapping local policing fora

Concerns were voiced at a recent meeting that the government is eroding democratic accountability for policing decisions.

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39 h. ago The Irish Times view on Ireland’s wind energy: opportunity must not slip past

The Irish Times view on Ireland’s wind energy: opportunity must not slip past  The Irish Times

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50 h. ago Putin says he hopes nuclear weapons will not be needed as he targets ‘logical conclusion’ to war in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces partly destroy factory in Russia’s Bryansk region, says local governor

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50 h. ago Putin hopes nuclear weapons will not be needed as he targets ‘logical conclusion’ to war in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces partly destroy factory in Russia’s Bryansk region, says local governor

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3 d. ago The Irish Times view on the Government’s first 100 days: lacklustre and listless

The Irish Times view on the Government’s first 100 days: lacklustre and listless  The Irish Times

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6 d. ago The Irish Times view on competition in banking: work to be done

The Irish Times view on competition in banking: work to be done  The Irish Times

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7 d. ago Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing

The Junior Minister for Local Government and Planning met with Galway County Council officials at Áras an Chontae last week to discuss their strategies for rolling out new social and affordable housing initiatives throughout County Galway. During his visit, Minister of State John Cummins toured the site of a new affordable housing scheme in Claregalway. […] The post Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes for Athenry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver 44 new affordable homes in Athenry. The affordable units are proposed under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ programme. The Local Authority has today signed contracts with Studio PKA, Paul Keogh Architects, for the design of the two housing schemes. […] The post Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes for Athenry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago The Irish Times view on the proposed hotel bedroom charge: taxing the tourists

The Irish Times view on the proposed hotel bedroom charge: taxing the tourists  The Irish Times

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1 week ago The Irish Times view on Dublin’s new suburb: more urgency is required

The Irish Times view on Dublin’s new suburb: more urgency is required  The Irish Times

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1 week ago Government missed its target of social housing by about 18% (or 2,345 homes) last year

The government met its target for affordable housing but its social housing delivery fell short.

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1 week ago Minister says local authorities need to step up as government misses social housing target

The government met its target for affordable housing but its social housing delivery fell short.

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1 week ago The Irish Times view on the teaching in Ireland: housing central to pressures in education

The Irish Times view on the teaching in Ireland: housing central to pressures in education  The Irish Times

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1 week ago The Irish Times view on Ireland’s teaching crisis: housing central to pressures in education

The Irish Times view on Ireland’s teaching crisis: housing central to pressures in education  The Irish Times

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1 week ago Towns in Donegal to benefit from new Tidy Towns insurance agreement

Tidy Towns committees in Donegal will benefit from a new nationwide insurance agreement agreed to by Government and local authorities.… The post Towns in Donegal to benefit from new Tidy Towns insurance agreement appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago The Irish Times view on Pope Francis: when style is substance

To his great credit, he spoke out repeatedly and strongly for the underprivileged – migrants, those suffering in wars and the poor

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2 w. ago The Irish Times view on Ireland’s climate policy: an urgent need to turn plans into action

The Irish Times view on Ireland’s climate policy: an urgent need to turn plans into action  The Irish Times

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2 w. ago Minister of State for Planning to visit affordable housing scheme in Claregalway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister of State for Planning and Local Government will visit the new affordable housing scheme in Claregalway later this morning Minister John Cummins will tour Garraí Na Gaoithe, Lakeview, the site of the first affordable homes built in the county since 2013 The first residents of […] The post Minister of State for Planning to visit affordable housing scheme in Claregalway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago The Irish Times view on Ireland’s two economies: the gap is widening

The Irish Times view on Ireland’s two economies: the gap is widening  The Irish Times

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2 w. ago Local TD says Government must face reality of failures within state care system

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Government has to face the reality of ongoing failings within the state care system. That’s according to Roscommon/Galway Sinn Fein TD Claire Kerrane, following the publication of a final report on the ‘Grace Case’. A Commission of Investigation found there was neglect in the care of ‘Grace’, […] The post Local TD says Government must face reality of failures within state care system appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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